Supervisor Patient Support

Acadia Healthcare; Derry (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Referral bonus

Generous PTO

Job summary

Cove PREP is seeking a Shift Supervisor to monitor residents and supervise staff on their shift. The role involves coordinating a patient support team and ensuring high-quality care under physician guidance.

Responsibilities include direct/indirect patient care, staff leadership, and participation in therapeutic activities. A strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and collaborative teamwork within the facility is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree is required.
• Two or more years’ experience with the patient population in a support role.
• One or more years’ experience as a lead or in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents and supervise staff on the shift.
• Provide medical or therapeutic care as directed by physicians or health practitioners.
• Coordinate work and set performance expectations for the unit.
• Lead or co-lead group sessions and supervise admissions/discharges.
• Ensure patient safety and document progress and services provided.
• Engage patients in activities to promote wellness and independence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate's Degree

CPR certification

First aid certification

Driver's license

Job description

Cove PREP Is Looking For a Shift Supervisor

Responsible for the monitoring of all residents and the supervision of all staff on their shift.

Cove PREP Is Looking For a Shift Supervisor

Responsible for the monitoring of all residents and the supervision of all staff on their shift.

We Offer Great Benefits Including

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401 K
• Bonus for Referrals
• Generous PTO - Includes vacation, holidays and sick leave along with personal days

Purpose Statement

Direct, supervise and coordinate the activities of a patient support team.

Essential Functions

• Provide medical or therapeutic care, direct and indirect diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners.
• Coordinate the work and activities of assigned staff, including setting performance expectations in the day-to-day operations of the unit.
• Provide guidance and direction to staff and encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
• Assist patients with their daily living activities and administer basic health care or treatments.
• Participate in therapeutic or recreational group.
• Oversee admitting and discharging.
• Monitor physical and emotional well-being of patients and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to appropriate staff. Prepare and maintain records of progress and services performed.
• Observe and influence the behavior of the patients by communicating, interacting with them, teaching and counseling.
• Encourage patients to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships and teach strategies to promote patient wellness and independence.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
• Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to the community.
• May provide transportation for patients as needed.Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Associate's Degree is Required
• Two or more years’ experience with the population of the facility in a patient support role required.
• One or more years’ experience as a lead or previous supervisory experience required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.
• May require a valid state driver's in facilities where transporting patients is an essential function.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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